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RB Leipzig: Sesko's move to Arsenal threatens to fail due to salary demands!
Benjamin Sesko is about to move from RB Leipzig to Arsenal. High salary demands could delay negotiations.
RB Leipzig: Sesko's move to Arsenal threatens to fail due to salary demands!
In the last few days, the transfer rumor mill surrounding Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig and Arsenal FC has heated up again. How Sports picture reports, the 22-year-old striker is close to a move to the Premier League. An agreement between the two clubs seems possible, although negotiations over the transfer fee are not yet in full swing. RB Leipzig expects revenue between 80 and 100 million euros.
The situation is further complicated by Sesko's salary demands. While he earned a cool salary of around seven million euros in Leipzig, which can rise to up to ten million euros with bonuses, he is expected to demand higher standards in the Premier League. Arsenal then expressed frustration over the player's financial expectations, which could stall negotiations. Loud Mirror The club are eyeing a £70m transfer fee for Sesko, which brings with it additional challenges.
The pressure in negotiations
Benjamin Sesko and his advisor Elvis Basanovic say they do not want to put RB Leipzig under pressure. Basanovic stressed that they do not want to blackmail the club and the nature of the move reflects the player's values. However, it is noted that Arsenal are in a difficult negotiating position with alternatives such as Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyökeres also on the club's radar. Gyökeres scored an impressive 39 goals in 33 games in the Portuguese league last season and listed Arsenal as a desired destination.
The situation is further compounded by Mikel Arteta's need to strengthen his attack. The Gunners struggled with numerous injuries last season which affected their performances. Arsenal are showing increased interest in new players to address these challenges. It is said that the club has failed to sign an attacking player in recent transfer windows, which had a negative impact on last season.
Alternatives in view
If the negotiation situation for Sesko drags on, Arsenal could also keep an eye on Gyökeres, even if he is not Arsenal's first choice. In addition to Gyökeres, other potential transfers such as Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace and Jurrien Timber are also being discussed. These players could also help address the injury issues in the team, such as Mirror reported.
Overall, it remains to be seen how the negotiations surrounding Benjamin Sesko will develop and whether Arsenal will be able to sign the desired reinforcements for the coming season.